How I Wrote Whiplash (Writing Advice from Damien Chazelle)
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Damien Chazelle explains his writing process for the musical thriller, Whiplash (2014). In this video, we learn about the main question of the script Damien wanted to explore, why Damien is proud to rip off great artists, and how Damien wrote the pinnacle scene without needing dialogue.
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Whiplash is a 2014 American drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle. It depicts the relationship between an ambitious jazz drumming student (Miles Teller) and an abusive instructor at the fictional Shaffer Conservatory (J. K. Simmons). Paul Reiser and Melissa Benoist co-star.
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